§ 33-27.1-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.
To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent gives the custodian:
(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;
(2) An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;
(3) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect;
(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s account; and
(5) Evidence linking the account to the principal.
History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Section 33-27.1-1. - Short title.
Section 33-27.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 33-27.1-3. - Applicability.
Section 33-27.1-4. - User direction for disclosure of digital assets.
Section 33-27.1-5. - Terms-of-service agreement.
Section 33-27.1-6. - Procedure for disclosing digital assets.
Section 33-27.1-7. - Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.
Section 33-27.1-8. - Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.
Section 33-27.1-9. - Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.
Section 33-27.1-10. - Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.
Section 33-27.1-11. - Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.
Section 33-27.1-14. - Disclosure of digital assets to guardian or conservator of protected person.
Section 33-27.1-15. - Fiduciary duty and authority.
Section 33-27.1-16. - Custodian compliance and immunity.
Section 33-27.1-17. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 33-27.1-18. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.